9
Mar
2020
Finding focus in your art
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Impressionist photography is lively, spontaneous, unpredictable ̶ with a will of its own. It’s a type of photography perfectly suited to exploration and discovery. There are no definite rules in impressionist photography; each picture is different and each subject matter comes with its own demands. For this reason, it is important to have a clear... Read More
20
Jan
2020
Making a plan for your artistic endeavours
January is the perfect time to reprioritise your life and set goals for the months to come. Making a plan for your artistic endeavours might be the last thing you feel like doing, but it can be a great way to focus on your creative photographic goals and find ways to achieve them. Many people... Read More
13
Oct
2019
Capture the world in motion
There is a big difference between accidental blur and intentional motion blur that captures a sense of movement and energy. Capturing the drama and grace of moving subjects takes practice and skill and your camera is a powerful and creative tool, capable of producing images that convey speed, energy and passion.
15
Sep
2019
The art of colour in impressionist photography
The majority of us hardly ever give colour a great deal of attention. We experience the world in colour and, usually, we take it for granted. For me, colour is one of the most important aspects of impressionist photography. Learning how to work with colour was always very important. Sometimes the world can be an... Read More
16
May
2019
Creative Use of Depth of Field
The ability to control depth of field is one of the most important creative tools you have, as different depths of field within an image will tell a completely different story.
17
Mar
2019
There is magic in the process of making photographs. For me, it is a way to express beauty, time, and other emotions and feelings that I can’t put into words. For me, a successful image is not necessarily about accuracy and representation, but much more to do with a personal response and interpretation.
25
Jan
2019
Developing Your Own Visual Style
Your own personal visual style defines your photographic identity and makes it possible for people to recognise your work. I’m sure that you know at least one photographer with a very distinct style. His or her images are extremely creative and their work is immediately recognised.
25
Dec
2018
Merry Christmas!
May all the joys of the Christmas Season be yours today and always!
22
Jun
2018
Building Confidence
From the choice of subject matter to use of appropriate techniques, there are many factors that contribute to the success of impressionist photographs. Confidence comes from practice and perseverance but equally it relies on building a sound understanding and experience of fundamentals of impressionist photography. The ability to create impressionist effects relies on first gaining... Read More
3
Mar
2018
Looking for Inspiration?
Sometimes, we all need a little help getting those creative juices flowing again. You will be surprised at how much inspiration there is right where you are and when you train your eye to see something different.